Well, this morning we went from hearing she doesn't need open heart surgery, just an extensive bronchoscopy to she needs open heart surgery, it might be today, to, and this is the final verdict since it came from Dr. Hanley himself, that she will have open heart surgery next week.
After talking to Dr. Hanley just now, he said that he will have to go back in and work on the right upper lobe so that it can re-open. He said that he remembers from surgery that that area is really crowded because she has a lot of little arteries, and that he needs to re-adjust them so that they do not compress her lung. It's not going to be as major as her last surgery, and she won't need to be on a heart-lung bypass machine.
And as for the lower left lobe, he thinks that could be addressed in a heart catheterization, and that they can just open up the vessel by placing a balloon in there. But this could probably wait a couple months.
Dr. Hanley's final words were "we will get her through this. it's just going to take some time..."
Right now Moriah is on a paralytic and is completely out of it so that she doesn't bear down and activate anymore bleeding from the knicked blood vessel, which occured during the heart cath yesterday.
All I can say is that we're hanging in there. I definitely have my moments where it all seems like it's too much, and it's never-ending. But, overall, we're doing okay. Again, I know who is the ultimate surgeon. I know who is ultimately in control. I know who has her in the palm of His hands. And knowing that gives me the most peace, and the most comfort that I could ever have in this situation.
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Praying here! God is always faithful. Hang in there.
keep hanging in there! In my quiet time today I read Ezekiel 37:1-14. I loved it. They spoke to the bones, and the Lord healed the bones. Keep speaking life and the word of God into Moriah!
Love you guys!
Kathie
Moriah, Victoria, Justin and extended family: Im sorry for the bumps in the road of a smooth recovery. The key word is "recovery" and am confident she will get there. She is strong and has gotten through so much. Im thinking of you all everyday and trust the hands (and brains) of those taking care of her.
-Cheryl Takao
I am praying and praying much. I can't believe she is going in again. Hang on and hang on tight to the one that as you put it, is ultimately in control. Thanks for the continued updates.
xoxo,
Tanya
Just catching up with everything since we moved. So sorry to hear that there have been so many detours in Moriah's recovery. I so deeply am feeling right along with you... having been through a long, stressful recovery with Gracie over four years ago.
Your strength, attitude and faith are inspiring. And remember, an integral part of being strong is allowing yourself to shed those tears, be sad & scared - - it is all part of the process of building your strength back up. It's cathartic and necessary in order to plow forward.
Moriah is so lucky to have such amazingly strong, loving, faithful and honest parents.
Sending you lots of love and healing thoughts,
The Swanns
Justin and Vic,
I am sorry that things have been so hard recently.
But what I do know is, no matter how tough these circumstances are-- Moriah is tougher. She is feisty! (wonder where she got that from? =) She is such a strong little lady and God is guiding her through this. You are all in my prayers every morning when I wake, and every night before I sleep. And a few more times throughout the day! Me and uncle Alexis miss you guys so much. We love you so much and are praying for the very best for your family.
Love you! .......Teta Jenna
I love you guys! God will not waste your (or Moriah's) pain! I do not know how this will look but I do know our God and He is good! He is powerful and safe, but good and on your side! I am reminded of Moriah's name and that on Mount Moriah God was ever present, even during Abraham's pain, questioning, fear and anger God was presently unfolding His plan. I will wait in anticipation of God's appearance with you!! missing you!
Melinda
I still have Moriah in my thoughts and prayers. I also asked for more people to pray on Eva's blog.
Hugs,
Crystal and Eva
You guys don't know me and I have never posted before. I can't even tell you how I found your blog, but ever since I did, Moriah's sweet face has kept me coming back for news about her journey through all this. I have a six year old son who has been handed some medical bumps in his road so I can understand a piece of what you are feeling. No matter what happens, God really does have a plan bigger than we could ever imagine for all of us. Every little bump is part of the plan that will ultimately get us to where he wants us.
Praying for you all ~ Julie
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish it's work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
~James 1:2-5~
Hang in there. We continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless
oh sweet moriah...we are thinking of you guys everyday and praying the three of you DO get through this. we know you will! it IS just a matter of time....much strength and will to you guys, moriah is strong and beautiful!
-the aye team
I echo Kristi's words. The ups and downs after Reuben's surgery, how things are never as you planned or envisaged them. We are all thinking of you, talking about you, keeping you in our prayers. With love
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